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Human-Created vs AI-generated Art on Immediate Psychological Responses

United States4,500 participantsStarted 2026-07-31

Plain-language summary

This online randomized controlled trial will evaluate the immediate psychological effects of a brief human-created animated art film. U.S.-based adults recruited through Prolific will be randomized in Stanford Qualtrics to view a human-created animated art film, view an AI-created comparison video, or to a do-nothing control arm. Outcomes will be assessed immediately after exposure.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Resides in the United States * Able to read and understand English * Current Prolific participant * Able to provide electronic informed consent * Able to complete the study online using a computer or mobile device with internet access Exclusion Criteria: * Residence outside the United States * Unable to read and understand English sufficiently to complete the study * Does not provide electronic informed consent * Prior participation in this study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

State Moral Elevation

Timeframe: Immediately after assigned exposure, within the single study session (approximately 10 minutes after enrollment).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07740148

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

Contact for this trial

Maya Adam, MD, PhD

6508393600 madam@stanford.edu

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